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1
as in shook
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
the patient's hand wobbles so much that he can scarcely hold a glass of water
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as in lurched
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the table wobbled whenever I leaned on it
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as in hesitated
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
we cannot afford to have the governor wobble at this critical time
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as in faltered
to swing unsteadily back and forth or from side to side
the drunk stood up, wobbled for a moment, and fell forward
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Recent Examples of wobbled
The rotating fan clicked, wobbled, and turned the other way.
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Lauren Rothery, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Her voice wobbled occasionally but could fly across three registers.
—Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
But the trade has wobbled already.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
The green dot of the laser sight wobbled on the opposite wall.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2025
But the wheels wobbled, with spurts of energy coming to dead stops as Wayne bounced from song to song.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2025
Early reports on the wreck confirmed by the agency indicated a motorcycle spun out and wobbled before being hit by another vehicle.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wobbled
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The earthquake shook at a depth of just 3 miles, with its epicenter approximately 10 miles south of Trona.—
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Jean’s father crossed to Wole, shook his hand firmly.—
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On Halloween of 2022, just weeks into the new school year, senior Ehni Ler Htoo was making his way through the halls of Proctor High School in Utica, New York, when a fellow student lurched at him from behind, repeatedly plunging a 9-inch hunting knife into his back.—
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Roth approached the man — later identified as 29-year-old Gustavo Rojas — and his heart lurched.—
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Democrats who come off poorly in it have not hesitated to disagree with her.—
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Hackers might have hesitated in the past to intentionally disrupt the systems that underpin American society, fearing retaliation or escalation.—
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As others faltered, a 3-0 win against Bristol Academy meant Liverpool retained the title, beating Chelsea on goal difference.—
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Broader coverage praised Gen 2’s practical upgrades and battery gains, but also flagged the high‑profile live AI demo faltered on stage, tempering the otherwise strong showing.—
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In the second video, Cabello can be seen singing as Murray and her dad swayed together on the dance floor.—
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Because, in fact, I am usually immediately swayed by whatever intellectual fashion is in the air, and a first draft of any essay is more often than not a cynical and dutiful rehashing of the argument du jour.—
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One aspect of the move that will continue to be questioned is why the Cowboys waited until a week before the start of the regular season.—
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The first lady waited a few seconds before walking the rest of the way up to the top, followed by the president and administration officials.—
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Earth shuddered with yet another wave of extinctions in this initial chill.—
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For much of last season, Atletico appeared set to seriously compete on all fronts, but their season shuddered to a stop in March with a series of disappointing defeats by Barcelona and Madrid across La Liga, Copa del Rey and the Champions League.—
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Brandel Chamblee, a familiar voice on Golf Channel, rocked the sport on Monday with his sharp critique of Bryson DeChambeau.—
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Jenner dressed casually in a gray hoodie and black leggings, while Aire wore a pair of pajamas and rocked some bed hair.—
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“Wobbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wobbled. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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